Unit name | Process modelling and control in composites manufacture |
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Unit code | AENGM0019 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Ivanov |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None. |
Co-requisites |
None. |
School/department | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This is a compulsory 10 cp unit which is part of a 180 cp MRes in Composites Manufacture, within the compulsory taught component of EngD programme in Composites Manufacture. The unit will provide thorough understanding of changes in the degree of cure of thermosets, of thermoplastic melting, mass and heat flow as well as deformation phenomena encountered in generic composite manufacturing processes. Further purpose of the unit is to introduce modern experimental methods of process monitoring and control in composites manufacturing processes as well as associated software tools. Modelling methods for prediction of degree of cure, residual stresses and deformation, degree of consolidation/filling and deformation during forming will be outlined. Experimental methods for the in situ characterisation of relevant process variables will be described.
The aim of this unit is to:
The students will be able to:
Note 1: This assessment will develop the student’s theoretical understanding of the nature of and the interactions between the components of fibre reinforced polymer composites, specifically during the processes of liquid resin infusion and cure.
Note 2: The marks awarded for the 20 minute presentation (15 minute presentation and 5 minutes for technical questions) will be equally distributed between Academic and Peer Review assessment. This method of assessment was designed with the size of the cohort in mind (10 students) and provides them with an excellent opportunity to develop and build on their transferable skills.